A Canadian soldier with a rifle stands in front of a military vehicle during a training exercise. Kitchener Factory to Produce 65,402 Assault Rifles in $93.3B Defence Plan Ottawa orders 65,402 rifles from Kitchener's Colt Canada in $93.3B defence plan, replacing aging C7 and C8 models. Daily News The Canada Report Staff Mar 19, 2026 — 3 min read
Canada Revenue Agency sign with Canadian flag emblem, related to CRA drop box closures. Ottawa CRA Eliminates 45 Tax Drop Boxes Amid Declining Use CRA to close 45 drop boxes by 2026 due to 78% usage drop, impacting paper tax return submissions. Daily News The Canada Report Staff Mar 19, 2026 — 3 min read
CBSA Records Reveal Exact Penalties for Personal-Use Drug Smuggling by Vehicle Internal CBSA records reveal the exact penalty amounts border officers use when seizing vehicles for drug smuggling, firearms violations, and customs fraud. Government Files The Canada Report Staff Mar 19, 2026 — 6 min read
Sign for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency at 59 Camelot Drive, related to the ice cream recall. Toronto Vegan Ice Cream Recalled Over Undeclared Milk, CFIA Warns Toronto vegan ice cream recalled over undeclared milk, affecting allergy sufferers. CFIA advises immediate disposal for safety. Daily News Ontario The Canada Report Staff Mar 18, 2026 — 3 min read
A cyclist rides past the Bank of Canada building in Ottawa, reflecting the institution's steady rate decision. Bank of Canada Maintains 2.25% Rate Amid Inflation Concerns Bank of Canada holds 2.25% rate amid rising oil prices and inflation risks, impacting Canadian economy. Daily News The Canada Report Staff Mar 18, 2026 — 4 min read
A quiet residential street in Ottawa, reflecting the subdued housing market in February 2026. Ottawa Home Sales Drop 1.3% in February, Prices Decline Further Ottawa home sales fall 1.3% in February, with prices dropping further as buyers remain cautious. Market shows signs of recovery. Daily News The Canada Report Staff Mar 17, 2026 — 4 min read
Toronto highway with visible HOV lane sign, illustrating potential off-peak solo driver access. Ontario Opens HOV Lanes to Solo Drivers During Off-Peak Hours Ontario HOV lanes open to solo drivers off-peak, easing gridlock and cutting travel times, according to new provincial plans. Daily News Ontario The Canada Report Staff Mar 17, 2026 — 4 min read
Internal Records Reveal Ottawa Developing Its Own AI Chatbot Called CanChat ATI records reveal Ottawa is developing CanChat, a secure AI chatbot for federal workers, while establishing new procurement frameworks for generative AI tools across government. Government Files The Canada Report Staff Mar 17, 2026 — 5 min read
